Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Engine8
- Electrical system6
- Fuel/propulsion system4
- Unknown or other4
- Power train3
- Lane departure2
- Engine and engine cooling2
- Wheels1
- Seat belts1
- Steering1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio failed the safety check 0.71% of the time — 40% less often than the average 2020 passenger car (1.18%). Median odometer at inspection: 24,237 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Registered new in Europe in 2020
16,799 new Alfa Romeo Stelvio cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2020; the largest markets were Italy (8,195), Spain (2,085), Germany (1,547).
- Average mass
- 1,785 kg
- Average CO₂
- 179 g/km (WLTP)
- Average power
- 156 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Diesel 75% · Petrol 25%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Engines
The most common engines in 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio cars on Dutch roads are the 2.0 petrol (206 kW, 276 hp) and 2.0 petrol (148 kW, 198 hp).
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 petrol | 206 kW 276 hp | 142 |
| 2.0 petrol | 148 kW 198 hp | 78 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
268 first registered in 2020 are on Dutch roads; 83% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €76,029.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde55
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld37
- Band onvoldoende profiel26
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm15
- Mechanische delen van het remsysteem vertonen slijtage10
- Band beschadigd8
- Drager/bevestigingsmiddel van remvoering raakt trommel/schij7
- Emissiebestrijdingssysteem niet compleet7
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
622 cars built in 2020 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 9 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 654 of these cars first registered in 2020 took their annual MOT test. 90% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2020 the figure was 88%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 3.8% | 1.8% |
| Tyres | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 2.1% | 3.0% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Road Wheels | 0.3% | 0.2% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In Finland
19 of these cars first registered in 2020 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 93,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
76 2020 cars are on the New Zealand register; 1% arrived as used imports, 96% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 3 variants: combined 9.3–12.3 L/100 km (about 19–25 mpg US), CO₂ 218–288 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stelvio · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 10.3 | 8.1 | 9.3 |
| Stelvio AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 10.8 | 8.3 | 9.6 |
| Stelvio AWD Quadrifoglio · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 13.9 | 10.3 | 12.3 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
6 Transport Canada recalls for the 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio.
| 2025533 7 Oct 2025 | Visual System Issue: On certain vehicles, the radio may not have been manufactured properly and/or there could be a problem with the radio software. As a result, the rearvi… |
| 2024548 15 Aug 2024 | Label Issue: On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "N… |
| 2024390 3 Jul 2024 | Seats And Restraints Issue: On certain vehicles, the connector for the driver and/or passenger-front seat belt buckle sensor(s) could fail and cause the seat airbag(s) to deploy w… |
| 2023312 30 May 2023 | Brakes Issue: In certain situations, the braking system could apply too much force to the brake rotors. If this happens, the brake rotors could crack and suddenly ca… |
| 2021700 15 Nov 2021 | Fuel System Issue: On certain vehicles, the housing for the fuel line sensor could crack and leak fuel. If this happens, the engine can stall while driving. Safety Ri… |
| 2020555 18 Nov 2020 | Brakes Issue: On a small number of vehicles equipped with the carbon ceramic material (CCM) brake option, the rear brake discs could fracture. If this happens, brake… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Alfa Romeo Giulia and Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles. The printed circuit board and software for the rearview camera may contain defects that cause the rearview camera image not to display properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia and Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles. The fastener that connects the brake pedal and the brake booster may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake pedal to detach from the brake booster.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia, 2018-2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, 2019-2023 Fiat 500X, Jeep Renegade, and 2024 Fiat 500E vehicles. A seat belt buckle switch sensor may be improperly connected, preventing the front seat air bag from deploying as intended.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 2018-2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles equipped with carbon ceramic matrix brakes. During certain driving maneuvers, the brake system may exert an excessive clamp force that may fracture the rotor, decreasing the brake performance.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, and Alfa Romeo Giulia vehicles. The fuel line sensor housing may crack and leak fuel.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio and 2020-2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia vehicles. Hard braking may cause the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) rotor shaft to separate, a reduction of braking assist, and a loss of ABS.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Alfa Romeo told its dealers about the 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11010645 | "Oil Change Monitor Displaying Prematurely Customers may experience the following: The oil change light illuminated on the dash shortly after taking delivery of the vehicle within 6,437 Km (4,000 miles). This bulletin involves resetting the oil life monitor and if necessary changing the engine oil and filter." |
| 11007954 | Battery Drain Suspected or "Identified" From USB or Media Hub |
| 11005320 | "Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates. NOTE: Verify current warranty policy to determine if digital imaging pre-authorization is required or pre-approval is required from the Regional Office; depending on market. This bulletin involves inspecting and if necessary removing corrosion and refinishing the suspect aluminum panels on the vehicle, hood, door, fenders, hinges, swing gates or liftgate panels." |
| 11002828 | "Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On " |
| 11001492 | Forward Collision Warning (FCW), or Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Warning Lamps Illuminate on The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) |
| 10251783 | Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On |
| 10248929 | USB Software Update to 131.010.002 for RAN Radio The customer may describe the following: ? Wrong temperature information is displayed on the performance page. This bulletin involves inspecting the software level to see if the radio needs one or two USB flash drive(s) to update the radio software level to 131.010.002. CAUTION! The repair procedure must be followed step by step. If the radio is not updated with the correct software level at the correct time the radio can be damaged or the updates won?t complete. |
| 10248556 | Wireless Qi Charger Not Charging |
| 10248509 | Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website until this issue is resolved. |
| 10247995 | Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates. NOTE: **Verify current warranty policy to determine if digital imaging pre authorization is required or Pre Approval is required from Regional Office depending on market.** This bulletin involves inspecting and if necessary removing corrosion and refinishing the suspect aluminum panels on the vehicle, hood, door, fenders, hinges, swing gates or liftgate panels. |
| 10244395 | Wireless Qi Charger Not Charging |
| 10244356 | LIFTER, Hydraulic Roller Deactivating Please do not replace MDS lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect. |
| 10244348 | Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website until this issue is resolved. |
| 10243209 | FCA Caribbean Warranty Bulletin ID-23-20 "Can / Am" Warranty Coverage - 594 / 595 / 596 WCC |
| 10243208 | Warranty Bulletin D-16-03 - "Can / Am" Warranty Coverage - 594 / 595 / 596 WCC (Rev. B) |
| 10242750 | Wireless Qi Charger Not Charging |
| 10242717 | Lubrication and Maintenance Fluids If MOPAR fluids and chemicals are not readily available, please review Service Library for specifications so a suitable alternative can be used |
| 10239957 | Water Quality When Mixed With Engine Coolant |
| 10236969 | Mirror |
| 10236933 | wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK |
| 10234468 | Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates. NOTE: **Verify current warranty policy to determine if digital imaging pre authorization is required or Pre Approval is required from Regional Office depending on market.** This bulletin involves inspecting and if necessary removing corrosion and refinishing the suspect aluminum panels on the vehicle, hood, door, fenders, hinges, swing gates or liftgate panels. |
| 10234420 | Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On |
| 10231729 | Vehicle Cranks, No Start |
| 10230338 | Global Telematics Box Module (TBM2) Flash Over The Air Software Version Updates This bulletin provides information regarding the latest Flash Over The Air (FOTA) update and provides the service technician an overview of the steps a customer will need to take to complete the update. Estimated National launch date for 1st FOTA update is expected on 07/22/2022. 2nd FOTA 1-2 weeks after 1st FOTA completes: 1st step from 3.8i to 3.8j2+ and 2nd step 3.8j2+ to 4.30. No dealership visit required, send 2 step TBM updates over the air. Customers may experience one or more of the following: Message dis |
| 10230221 | The customer?s complaint includes a Mil/check engine lamp-on condition. Upon further investigation, a P1CEA - Boost Side Evap Purge System Performance DTC may be set in the PCM with no other DTCs set. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)